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Stuck in the "middle-income trap," countries struggle to reach the prosperity of high-income nations. With only 34 economies making the leap since 1990, what can be done differently? Indermit Gill proposes a strategic roadmap: wrld.bg/sV9C50SXHv0
We're kicking off the first World Bank Presidential trip to Fiji in 50 years. Ajay is in the Pacific to see how IDA can better address the unique intertwining challenges facing the region and how the World Bank can better support a more resilient, sustainable Pacific future.
🔴LIVE | How can education empower youth for climate challenges? Don't miss the conversation on empowering the next generation with Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W 🇰🇪, Rachel Glennerster, Dr. Gaurab Basu, Lupi Quinteros-Grady, Kevin Frey, Andrew Jack, Liesbet Steer & FT for Schools more! x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Poverty is more than just income levels—it's a complex issue with many hidden facets. The Inclusive & Deliberative Elaboration & Evaluation of Policies tool empowers policymakers to address these unseen aspects. Insights from UN Special Rapporteur on poverty and human rights, & Luis Felipe López-Calva: wrld.bg/GwzB50RzqMn
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) can cost the global economy 3.8% of GDP each year. It's time to invest in solutions. #InvestInHealth #AMRaction Discover how World Bank Health supports countries to fight AMR. wrld.bg/jfKB50TeJ05
Providing a basic standard of care for people throughout their lives is critical for development. World Bank Group announces ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. wrld.bg/JHk050TeJAF
Bridging the #infrastructure gap: A billion people need better roads, 685M lack electricity, and 3B are offline. The World Bank's new program aims to secure land rights, boosting infrastructure and climate goals. Guangzhe Chen explains: wrld.bg/Pm0X50TfHJs
Climate change, food insecurity + conflict threaten hard-won development gains. Hear from partners at ICRC, World Health Organization (WHO) + ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies on why a robust #IDA21 replenishment would offer critical support to countries hit hardest by the #polycrisis: wrld.bg/SCvg50TfXjX #IDAworks
.World Bank's Senior Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg Axel van Trotsenburg delivered a keynote speech on the power of partnerships in taking action on chemical pollution - at the 3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability. wrld.bg/c9iv50Tgkc5 Bundesumweltministerium Earth Negotiations Bulletin
The most vulnerable are impacted by chemical pollution, which causes diseases & limits economic growth. We all need to work together to build a livable planet free of chemical waste. Learn about what needs to be done in my blog with SteffiLemke Bundesumweltministerium: wrld.bg/fCEC50TgwEp
#IDAworks to support Haiti’s path to peace, stability + development. Dirk Reinermann + Lilia Burunciuc report on their recent trip to the country, where IDA - World Bank is scaling up interventions to build resilience and improve core services. wrld.bg/Kegc50TgFrI #IDAworks #IDA21
Although a human right, clean air is still denied to 99% of the world’s population. Ahead of #WorldCleanAirDay, Inger Andersen calls for urgent global action to tackle air pollution, set strong standards, and invest in solutions for #CleanAirNow. cleanairblueskies.org
From anxiety to action: education is absolutely essential to empowering youth to address climate change. Read my blog with fellow World Bank VP Juergen Voegele to learn more on how to #InvestinPeople for a #LivablePlanet: blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/from…
Partnerships are central to IDA - World Bank's work, but more so in countries affected by fragility and conflict. In #Yemen, #IDAworks with the United Nations to strengthen health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene services. wrld.bg/SGy850T3rEn